Senior technical leader aligning Earthmoving Division manufacturing initiatives to Caterpillar enterprise architecture. Designs scalable solutions integrating SAP ME, Teamcenter, IIoT and manufacturing data platforms; drives technology debt reduction and modernization; enforces enterprise standards, promotes reuse across facilities, mentors teams, and supports facility digital roadmaps and CAPEX-aligned remediation.
Career Area:
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
The Modern Manufacturing Solution Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for aligning Earthmoving Division Modern Manufacturing strategy to Caterpillar IT enterprise architecture, digital manufacturing platforms, and released solutions.
This role ensures that facility initiatives are delivered using standardized, scalable, enterprise-aligned capabilities, enabling consistent execution of connected, data-driven manufacturing across the division.
The position focuses on:
What You Will Do:
Modern Manufacturing Strategy & Architecture Alignment
Solution Architecture & Delivery Leadership
Technology Debt & Modernization Strategy
Manufacturing Facility Alignment & Scaling
Cross-Segment Collaboration (CI Alignment)
What You Have:
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Success Measures:
Additional Info:
About Caterpillar -
For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company's primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers' toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 17, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Technology, Digital and Data
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
The Modern Manufacturing Solution Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for aligning Earthmoving Division Modern Manufacturing strategy to Caterpillar IT enterprise architecture, digital manufacturing platforms, and released solutions.
This role ensures that facility initiatives are delivered using standardized, scalable, enterprise-aligned capabilities, enabling consistent execution of connected, data-driven manufacturing across the division.
The position focuses on:
- Architecture alignment across EMD facilities and enterprise platforms
- Adoption of deployable Modern Manufacturing solutions
- Execution of technology debt and modernization strategy
- Driving standardization, reuse, and scalability across plants
What You Will Do:
Modern Manufacturing Strategy & Architecture Alignment
- Align Earthmoving Modern Manufacturing initiatives to Caterpillar IT Modern Manufacturing architecture and enterprise platforms
- Partner with enterprise capability owners to drive consistent adoption of enterprise-defined solutions
Solution Architecture & Delivery Leadership
- Design scalable solutions integrating:
- MES (e.g., SAP ME)
- PLM/MES integration (Teamcenter Manufacturing)
- IIoT and data platforms
- Define architecture for cross-functional, multi-site initiatives
- Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, patterns, and governance
Technology Debt & Modernization Strategy
- Define and execute technology debt reduction roadmap across manufacturing IT systems aligning with Modern Manufacturing strategic solutions.
- Align remediation plans to CAPEX investment strategy and facility roadmaps
- Drive migration to standard platforms and integrated enterprise solutions
Manufacturing Facility Alignment & Scaling
- Translate facility priorities into enterprise-aligned solution architectures
- Ensure reuse of proven solutions across EMD sites
- Support development of facility digital manufacturing roadmaps
Cross-Segment Collaboration (CI Alignment)
- Collaborate across Construction Industries (CI), Earthmoving IT teams, Enterprise Modern Manufacturing & Digital Platform teams
- Define and enforce architecture patterns for manufacturing systems integration
- Promote standardization and scalability across facilities
- Mentor teams on:
- Architecture best practices
- Modern Manufacturing platforms
- Integration patterns and solution design
- Enable scaling of technical capabilities across EMD IT
What You Have:
- Experience in enterprise architecture and manufacturing systems integration
- Knowledge of Modern Manufacturing platforms and solution architectures
- Experience deploying scalable IT solutions
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influence skills
- Ability to serve as a technical authority within a domain
- Experience with:
- SAP ME / MES platforms
- Global Teamcenter Manufacturing integration
- Manufacturing data platforms, IIoT, and analytics ecosystems
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Experience aligning facility initiatives to enterprise architecture
- Experience with technology modernization programs
Success Measures:
- Increased adoption of enterprise Modern Manufacturing solutions
- Reduction of technical debt and legacy platforms
- Scalable solutions deployed across multiple EMD facilities
- Strong alignment to enterprise architecture and CI strategy
Additional Info:
- The ideal location for this role is Peoria-IL
About Caterpillar -
For more than a century, Caterpillar has helped build a better, more sustainable world. With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is shaping the future as the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Backed by one of the largest independent global dealer networks and financing services through Cat Financial, the company's primary business segments: Power & Energy, Construction Industries and Resource Industries are solving customers' toughest challenges through commercial excellence and advanced technology, driven by a highly skilled, dedicated global team. Learn more at www.caterpillar.com.
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $208,770.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- 401(k) savings plans*
- Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- Health Lifestyle Programs*
- Employee Assistance Program*
- Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- Career Development*
- Incentive bonus*
- Disability benefits
- Life Insurance
- Parental leave
- Adoption benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 17, 2026 - July 26, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
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